October Track Day Interest?

[Meerkat]

So the Shenandoah Track is a shit-ton of fun and Moto Xcitement has days coming up there on 10/9 and 10/30. (They have other days, but these are Sundays so don't have to miss work.) Anyone interested in heading over there? BTW, Brian and I are really good at camping so we can show you how.

October 9
1. Jim (either or, but probably not both)
2. Mike (if he finds leathers) (Note: Rentals are available)

October 30
1. Jim (either or, but probably not both)
2. Brian (tentative)
3. 99Zulu (tentative)
4. Venomousr1993




More info can be found at http://motorcyclexcitement.com/.
Gear and bike info: http://motorcyclexcitement.com/static/equipment
Track: http://motorcyclexcitement.com/static/trackmap-shen

[Artful]

What are the associated costs? I might be in but I have two weddings in October, one which includes flying to Texas and eating embarrassing amounts of BBQ.

[TitanMonsterS4R]

is it all levels?

[Autohag]

What are the associated costs? I might be in but I have two weddings in October, one which includes flying to Texas and eating embarrassing amounts of BBQ.

Early bird fee is ~$200 and goes up to ~$225 for late birds. Plus a Roger Lyle membership fee of $25. So the max you'd spend is ~$250.

is it all levels?

Yep. Beginners, intermediate, and advanced. No matter how experienced you are, you must start out as a beginner with Roger Lyle and work your way up. Jim can safely move up but I'll stick with the B's for now.

[Autohag]

I'm tentative for 10/30. I'm hosting guests on the 9th.

[tocino]

Their track days are generally $225 + $25 membership if you don't have one. Sign up early and get 25$ off.



Sounds like fun to me but the only thing I worry about is the "no passing on the inside" - which seems to be at all levels (http://www.motorcyclexcitement.com/static/trackdays). I understand this rule at the beginner / intermediate, but at the upper levels IMHO it doesn't make sense. I dislike passing on the outside because a) it's almost impossible if you're on a lightweight bike trying to get around a middle/hvyweight - as soon as you start to get by they just hit the gas and motor past and b) if the rider being passed freaks and runs wide they take you out. But then again this is a track day and not a race school.
Also, as Shenandoah is a tighter track shouldn't be much of an issue.

[Meerkat]

But then again this is a track day and not a race school.

I wondered why I didn't get a trophy at the end of the day.

Jim can safely move up but I'll stick with the B's for now.

Thanks for the vote of confidence, but I don't expect to move up soon either...although those I-group guys thinking that the range esses were a 10 mph zone were out of their minds. I pretty consistently did 30 through there.

[The Mad King Pepe']

From my experience the no-passing rules are somewhat more strict with begginners (passing only on the straights) and less with advanced/racers (have fun, just don't be a dick ).

I've passed and been passed on straight both on the inside and on the outside, it really depends on where you are on the track and what turns are coming up. For example on the main straight after the finish line, most passing is on the inside / left since almost all riders are on the right side of the track.

And before one of my girlfriends point it out, I should stop talking about riding and actually do some!

Sounds like fun to me but the only thing I worry about is the "no passing on the inside" - which seems to be at all levels (http://www.motorcyclexcitement.com/static/trackdays). I understand this rule at the beginner / intermediate, but at the upper levels IMHO it doesn't make sense. I dislike passing on the outside because a) it's almost impossible if you're on a lightweight bike trying to get around a middle/hvyweight - as soon as you start to get by they just hit the gas and motor past and b) if the rider being passed freaks and runs wide they take you out. But then again this is a track day and not a race school.
Also, as Shenandoah is a tighter track shouldn't be much of an issue.

[Zulu]

I be in for 30th, but I never done track or been to any school other than the msf basic . What are like gear requirments and such.

Would this be a track for someone like me who have only ride on streets?

[Autohag]

From my experience the no-passing rules are somewhat more strict with begginners (passing only on the straights) and less with advanced/racers (have fun, just don't be a dick ).

I've passed and been passed on straight both on the inside and on the outside, it really depends on where you are on the track and what turns are coming up. For example on the main straight after the finish line, most passing is on the inside / left since almost all riders are on the right side of the track...

^ This.

I be in for 30th, but I never done track or been to any school other than the msf basic ...

Would this be a track for someone like me who have only ride on streets?

Shenandoah was my first track and had a blast. I was slow as molasses but left with some new skills.

What are like gear requirments and such.

Gear requirements: http://www.motorcyclexcitement.com/static/equipment - you can wear a 2-piece as long as it's zipped together.

[tocino]

99zulu:

http://www.motorcyclexcitement.com/static/equipment

You would def. have a blast. Roger Lyle puts on a good track day. Nice and relaxed and lots of instructors to help you out. His requirements are almost nil compared to others. They rent suits if you don't have something that zips together. He should require a back protector but doesn't. While track days seem expensive, after you attend one you won't think so - mad fun. Provided you keep it upright! 


Mad King:

I hear you, but rather than have a rule and not stick to it they should just not have it so confusion is avoided. If someone goes out thinking they won't get passed on the inside and does it could surprise them and lead to a bad situation. Best rule for upper classes is to say "this is a track day and if you stuff someone or chop their wheel you're out".

[tocino]

btw - this *is* tempting. 

[Meerkat]

I be in for 30th, but I never done track or been to any school other than the msf basic . What are like gear requirments and such.

Would this be a track for someone like me who have only ride on streets?

I put some links in the original post to the MotoXcitement website with more info. If you've never ridden on a highway, I'd be a little worried that you may not be comfortable. The speeds on Shenandoah aren't super fast...just make sure you know the old "you go where you look" rule and you'll be fine. some of the turns are monster tight but all of them are fun.

From their website:

Full leather suit. If using a 2 piece suit, it must be zipped together. If you don't have a suit, ask about our leather riding suits that are available to rent for $75.00 with a $650 deposit on your credit card. Return the suit undamaged and we destroy your credit card deposit information. Rental leather racing suits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your leathers and track day early! Call Roger at 301-933-2599.

A high quality full-face helmet with DOT and Snell 2000 or 2005, or EC-22 rating with no dents or scratches. Remember, buy the best helmet you can afford! It will be protecting the most precious head in the worldâ€"yours!

Heavy-duty leather gloves, with gauntlet to cover the wrist, preferably made for road racing.

Leather riding boots that cover the ankles and shins.

A back protector is recommended, but not required.

[Zulu]

Thanks for the info. I have the mesh jacket,I need a leather jacket and pants,was looking for a reason to buy one anyway.

Highway? hmm does following sad panda and mad duc20/20 from artful's place to northern va at night count?  .

[Slide Panda]

You can always rent a suit too.

I might suggest you get signed up with MAD and go out on the club run. They do break off into sections, fast, med, slow etc. And it's a good organized way to get some time in at a nippier pace